"later inspired a television soap opera in 1967, though without the hyphen in the show's title. A widowed Eurasian doctor Han Suyin (Jones) falls in love with a married-but-separated American correspondent Mark Elliott (Holden) in Hong Kong, during the period of China's Civil War in the late 1940s. Although they briefly find happiness together, she is ostracized by the greater Chinese community. After losing her position at the hospital, Suyin and her adopted daughter go to live with a friend while Mark is on an assignment during the Korean War. They write to each other constantly. She receives word Mark"
"Many-Splendored Thing"" (1955). The title refers to the episode's theme of the many variations of love, as demonstrated by the sexual taboos from the world of Angela Frandina, the dysfunctional relationship of Munch and Felicia, the budding romance between Bolander and Linda, and the twisted love Mitchell Forman harbors for pens. The Forman case was inspired by a real-life murder that took place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in which a 23-year-old man shot another man 10 times in a doughnut shop when the victim refused to sell the shooter his pen. During the double date Munch crashes, Howard becomes"
"the splendor or romance and a possible lifetime commitment only to be forced to deal with the dreaded disease of their difference times: tuberculosis and AIDS. The multi-layered film tackles various issues that arise in the relationship of the ""mixed"" couples. The entire film was shot in Chicago, Illinois to play a tribute to the director's previous residence and to expose the audience to the beautiful city. Well-known filming locations within Chicago. Reginald R. Robinson, a noted ragtime composer and performer, served as the film's period music score composer. He incorporated the piano and mandolin into all his compositions for"
"the heavy symphonic/theatre organ style of more established soap operas. Eddie's style was transitional between the earlier soap opera styles, and the more contemporary light orchestral/synthesizer pop flavored music of soap operas that were later used. All 1,430 episodes of ""Love Is a Many Splendored Thing"" were recorded on videotape at the CBS Broadcast Center Studio #41 in New York City. Like most soap operas of the late 1960s/early 1970s, it fell victim to the industry practice of wiping tapes for reuse. Although the master tapes of the serial were erased, some rare kinescopes of episodes remain in the possession"
"A Many-Splendoured Thing A Many-Splendoured Thing is a novel by Han Suyin that was a bestseller when first published in London in 1952 by Jonathan Cape. The book was made into the 1955 film ""Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"", which also inspired a famous song. In her autobiographical work, ""My House Has Two Doors"", she evinced no interest in even watching the film in Singapore, where it ran for several months. Her motive in selling the film rights was to pay for an operation in England for her adopted daughter who had pulmonary tuberculosis. It tells the story of a"
"Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (song) ""Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"" is a popular song with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. The song was publicized first in the movie, ""Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"" (1955), winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song. From 1967 to 1973, it was used as the theme song to ""Love is a Many Splendored Thing"", the soap opera based on the movie. The music was commissioned for the movie ""Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"" and initially included in the film's Oscar-winning score, composed and conducted by Alfred Newman. Lyrics"
"Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (TV series) Love Is a Many Splendored Thing is an American daytime soap opera which aired on CBS from September 18, 1967, to March 23, 1973. The series was created by Irna Phillips, who served as the first head writer. She was replaced by Jane Avery and Ira Avery in 1968, who were followed by Don Ettlinger, James Lipton, and finally Ann Marcus. John Conboy was the producer for most of the show's run. The serial was a spin-off from the original 1955 20th Century-Fox movie, though the title of the daytime drama omitted"
"the summer of 1935 in Greenwich Village, New York, a tour guide leads a group of sightseers on a tour of ""Christopher Street"" and its colorful residents. When the tourists have departed, the witty Ruth Sherwood arrives in Greenwich Village with Eileen, her younger sister. The two have just arrived from Columbus, Ohio, determined to forge a life in New York City as a writer (Ruth) and an actress (Eileen). Soon they are living in a basement apartment, recently vacated by Violet, loaned by the landlord, Mr. Appopolous. Their apartment building is shaken frequently by dynamite from the construction of"
"his wife is expecting their second child. In the spring of 1950, Sal gets the itch to travel again while Dean is working as a parking lot attendant in Manhattan, living with his girlfriend Inez. Sal notices that he has been reduced to simple pleasures—listening to basketball games and looking at erotic playing cards. By bus Sal takes to the road again, passing Washington, D.C., Ashland, Cincinnati, and St. Louis, and eventually reaching Denver. There he meets Stan Shephard, and the two plan to go to Mexico City when they learn that Dean has bought a car and is on"
"Addy (Eric Millegan). Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (song) ""Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"" is a popular song with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. The song was publicized first in the movie, ""Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"" (1955), winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song. From 1967 to 1973, it was used as the theme song to ""Love is a Many Splendored Thing"", the soap opera based on the movie. The music was commissioned for the movie ""Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"" and initially included in the film's Oscar-winning score, composed and conducted by"
"the Chinese Civil War, both Chinese and Europeans long settled in China. Although it is technically a novel, the book is strongly autobiographical. Han Suyin's real-life lover was killed during the Korean War in 1950. Two years later, she married Leon F. Comber, a British officer in the Malayan Special Branch. Han Suyin died in November 2012, aged 95. A Many-Splendoured Thing A Many-Splendoured Thing is a novel by Han Suyin that was a bestseller when first published in London in 1952 by Jonathan Cape. The book was made into the 1955 film ""Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"", which also"
"the Johore Bahru General Hospital and opened a clinic in Johore Bahru and Upper Pickering Street, Singapore. In 1953, she adopted another daughter, Chew Hui-Im (Hueiying), in Singapore. In 1955, Han contributed efforts to the establishment of Nanyang University in Singapore. Specifically, she served as physician to the institution, having refused an offer to teach literature. Chinese writer Lin Yutang, first president of the university, had recruited her for the latter field, but she declined, indicating her desire ""to make a new Asian literature, not teach Dickens"". Also in 1955, her best-known novel, ""A Many-Splendoured Thing"", was filmed as ""Love"
"Hollywood (1912), the Heilig Theatre in Portland (1912), the Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia (1912), the Chicago Grand Opera Company (1913), the Metropolitan Opera in New York City (1913), and the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples (1913). The story takes place in Seville. Conchita Pérez, a poor cigar maker, is wooed by Matteo, but she resists his advances. Matteo pays her mother some money to relieve their poverty. Offended, Conchita escapes and becomes a somewhat famous flamenco dancer. Matteo tracks her down and continues his advances as she resists them. To prove his love, she organizes a meeting with"
"popular books and films including ""A Savage Wisdom ""and ""Stone Justice"". Born near Shreveport, Louisiana, Henry was the third of five children. Her mother died of tuberculosis when Henry was six years of age. Henry worked in a macaroni factory at thirteen and thereafter in a local brothel as a prostitute. In 1939, she met Claude Henry when she was working as a waitress in Austin Texas. A down-on-his-luck prize fighter, Cowboy, as he was known, fell in love with the young girl. Married on November 25, 1939 the couple honeymooned in southern California. Upon returning from California, Claude Henry"
"dissolves citizens in the small communities of Phoenixville and Downingtown, PA, growing larger, redder, and more aggressive each time it does so, eventually becoming larger than a building. In a small rural Pennsylvania town in July 1957, teenager Steve Andrews (Steve McQueen) and his girlfriend, Jane Martin (Aneta Corsaut), are kissing at a lovers' lane when they see a meteorite crash beyond the next hill; Steve decides to look for it. An old man (Olin Howland) living nearby finds it first. When he pokes the meteorite with a stick, it breaks open, and a small jelly-like globule inside attaches itself"
"Ian Morrison (journalist) Ian Ernest McLeavy Morrison (31 May 1913 – 12 August 1950) was an Australian journalist and war correspondent for ""The Times"". He was one of the first journalists to be killed in the Korean War. The Academy Award-nominated film ""Love is a Many-Splendored Thing"" is based on Morrison's love affair with author Han Suyin in Hong Kong. He was born on 31 May 1913 in Peking, as the oldest son to Australian adventurer and journalist George Ernest Morrison (1862–1920) and Jennie Wark Robin (1889–1923). His father had been living in Peking on and off since 1897, when"
"in New York City, managing an antiques shop. In 1985, he falls in love with a police forensic scientist named Brenda. He also finds out that he must face his greatest enemy, Kurgan (Clancy Brown), who wishes to kill MacLeod and to obtain ""the Prize"" – a special ability which is given to the last living immortal warrior, vast knowledge and the ability to enslave the entire human race. ""Highlander"" enjoyed little success on its initial theatrical release, grossing over $12 million worldwide against a production budget of $19 million, and received mixed reviews. Nevertheless, it became a cult film"
"a white man. CBS and Twentieth Century-Fox Television were co- producers of the show. All 1,430 episodes of ""Love Is a Many Splendored Thing"" were recorded on videotape at CBS Broadcast Center Studio 41 in New York. Phillips was the unofficial story editor for ""A World Apart"", an ABC soap opera that was created by her daughter, Katherine. One of the main characters was a soap opera writer who lived in Chicago and was in charge of a soap opera in New York. Soon after, ""As the World Turns"" asked her to come back and write for them. Phillips introduced"
"in Morganville, Delaware. One day he sees the brightly shining Broadway star Julie Hampton speak in front of a crowd of workers at the yard, and he instantly falls in love with her. Luckily enough, Julie has promised to go on a date with the man who sells the most war bonds within a certain time limit. Swanee lies to Julie and tells her that he has $7,500 in pledges. He also tells the workers that Julie will kiss every worker who makes additional pledges to him. The crowd goes wild with excitement, and Swanee easily wins the prize. Swanee"
"begin traveling the country, eventually murdering at least 12 women who responded to their ads. Detective Robinson (John Travolta) and Detective Hildebrandt (James Gandolfini) are the homicide detectives who bring the couple to justice. Filming began on March 21, 2005, with the majority of shooting taking place on location in and around historic venues in Jacksonville, Florida. Portions were filmed in the historic Riverside district west of Downtown, while additional shooting occurred in nearby Fernandina and Amelia Island. Several scenes were shot in the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington. Shots of the famous fireplace and Peacock Lounge can be seen"
"brother, Tom Donnelly, a police officer in San Francisco, and after his divorce from his wife, Martha Donnelly (alias Julie Richards), began to see him and were eventually married. Helen proved to be an excellent mother to her stepson Ricky (Shawn Campbell). Presumably, she and Tom are still married and living in San Francisco. Helen Elliott Donnelly Helen Elliott Donnelly was a fictional character on the now-cancelled American soap opera, ""Love is a Many Splendored Thing"". She was first played by actress Grace Albertson, who was replaced by actress Gloria Hoye. When she was first introduced, Helen was the wife"
"$100,000. The 1955 film was written and directed by Philip Dunne. Exterior shots and some interior shots of the video adaption were filmed in Savannah, Georgia as well as Brunswick, Georgia. The story begins when Manhattan attorney Anson Page (Richard Egan) returns to his Southern roots after 15 years, arriving in Pompey's Head, South Carolina, to investigate the mystery surrounding missing royalties due famous author Garvin Wales (Sidney Blackmer). In the small Southern town, Page sees the same problems of racial and class prejudices that had once prompted him to leave Pompey's Head. However, he also encounters his former flame,"
"authentic New York City locations and a realistically meandering plotline, which made the film resemble real life more than polished movie acting. Lovers and Lollipops Lovers and Lollipops is a 1956 film directed and written by Morris Engel and Ruth Orkin. The film was photographed on location in and around New York City, and tells the story of the romance of a widowed fashion model and an engineer, and how their relationship is affected by her daughter. The film was the second of three feature films directed and written by Engel and Orkin, who were best known for the 1953"
"Dallas, Texas. Jack leaves days before Christmas Eve and decides to stay in Clearwater, Texas, his birthplace. One of the possessions left by his adoptive father was a mysterious photograph of Clearwater's oldest churches, taken in 1963. The church has a life-sized, wood carven nativity scene, that was carved by Joe Ottoman during the 1950s. He meets several townspeople along his search, such as Michael Curtis (the reverend of the church who has adopted a little girl from China, much like Steven Curtis Chapman did in real life); Naomi Williams, a Clearwater newspaper writer; Vanessa, a County Courthouse employee; Jimmy"
"which unfolds between a successful British landscape architect and a Bosnian woman – the mother of a troubled teen son – who was widowed by the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. London has been a popular location for children's (and especially Disney) films over the last 40 years. The animated features ""Peter Pan"" (1953), ""One Hundred and One Dalmatians"" (1961) and ""Basil, the Great Mouse Detective"" (known in North America as ""The Great Mouse Detective"") (1986) were all set in the city, as were ""Mary Poppins"" (1964) (#1 in U.S.) and ""Bedknobs and Broomsticks"" (1971). These, however, were all filmed"
"best. The emotions of an extended upper-class family in Manhattan are followed in song from NY to Paris and Venice. Various friends, lovers, acquaintances, and relatives act, interact, and sing, in the three towns. Young lovers Holden and Skylar in Manhattan; Skylar's parents, Bob and Steffi; Joe, an ex-husband of Steffi; DJ, a daughter from the marriage of Joe and Steffi; Von, a lady whom Joe meets in Venice; a recently released prison inmate, Charles Ferry, who is inserted between Skyler and Holden, resulting in their breakup. The film takes classic songs and fits them into an updated scenario, and"
"local musicians of Irish, Scottish, and other Celtic traditions, and many Boston pubs, such as the Black Rose on State Street, regularly feature live Irish music. Boston hosted the 43rd World Irish Dancing Championships in 2013. Edwin O'Connor's best-selling 1956 novel, ""The Last Hurrah"", is set in an unnamed city, widely assumed to be Boston; its main character, Frank Skeffington, is likely based on James Michael Curley. A film adaptation, directed by John Ford and starring Spencer Tracy, was released in 1958. Films with a Boston Irish focus include ""Good Will Hunting"" (1997), ""The Boondock Saints"" (1999), ""Mystic River"" (2003),"
"epics, often set in Ancient Rome which required large film sets and location filming. Other films included contemporary-set romances ""Roman Holiday"" (1953) and ""Three Coins in the Fountain"" (1954). The companies imported actors from a variety of countries (particularly Britain and the United States), who appeared alongside Italians who generally played smaller, supporting roles or extras. Sophia Loren was a notable Italian star with sufficient international appeal to be cast in a leading role. In 1962, the lengthy and troubled production of ""Cleopatra"" brought further media attention to the city. The delays led to a spiraling budget, making it the"
"wall depicting Florida and a television playing ""Queen for a Day"" in the background serve to further amplify the feelings of longing and misfortune present in the story, and stand in contrast with the young girl's naive and relatively carefree perception of the world. The story begins in late summer of 1948 in Spenser, South Carolina. Phillips introduces a young girl named Molly watching her blind mother, Laura, dance at a carnival. Laura and her husband Randal met at a school for deaf, dumb, and blind, where he taught her how to read Braille and make love when she was"
"in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley and a master's degree from the University of Chicago. In the 1940s, while she was working in China as a teacher, Quo escaped Communism on a U.S. destroyer along with her husband, Edwin Kwoh, and infant son. After resettling, she also worked at the Chinese YWCA building, which is now the Chinese American National Museum and Learning Center. While teaching sociology at a community college in Los Angeles, California, director Henry King was looking for an Asian dialect coach and instead hired Quo to play a small role in ""Love is a Many-Splendored Thing"""
"Set in Cambridge, London and Berkshire, 1919–23. At Cambridge, student Inigo Sandys, 19, longs for someone to call his own. He doesn't respond to undergraduate-friend Charles Wickham's advances (Charles is gay) – he doesn't understand them – but, sexually ambivalent himself (Jones told her friend George Rylands that Inigo was based on him), longs romantically for friendship with flaxen-haired Ny Crayshaw in the year above. Charles drops Inigo, who is shocked, hurt and puzzled. In London a year after graduating, Inigo, 22, is in a love-tangle: his old school friend Roddy Hirst loves, unrequited, Lydia Laud, who loves, unreciprocated, Inigo,"
"she meets and falls in love with a war hero, Tommy Milvaine, played by Van Johnson. This was the second of five films that paired Williams and Johnson together. Made over a period of eight years, those that followed were ""Easy to Wed"" (1946), ""Duchess of Idaho"" (1950) and ""Easy to Love"" (1953). ""Thrill of a Romance"" was a box office success, becoming the eighth-highest grossing film of 1945. Cynthia Glenn (Esther Williams) is a swimming instructor in Los Angeles, California, where she lives with her scatterbrained aunt and uncle Nona and Hobart (Spring Byington and Henry Travers). While demonstrating"
"had not yet ended, filming on location was not considered cost effective or easy. Though the film was shot entirely on the MGM lot in Culver City, Minnelli managed to make New York City believable, even duplicating Penn Station at a reported cost of $66,000. In the film, the titular timepiece is located in the famous Hotel Astor, Times Square, which was once located at 1515 Broadway. Built in the Beaux Arts style in 1904, the Astor was demolished in 1967 and replaced by One Astor Plaza, a tall office-tower structure. When Joe and Alice are accidentally separated, they find"